Headline:
Flood Watch issued April 12 at 10:43PM EDT until April 18 at 2:00PM EDT by NWS Grand Rapids MI
Event:
Flood Watch
Urgency:
Future
Effective:
April 12, 2026 - 7:43pm
Expires:
April 13, 2026 - 9:45pm
Description:
...The Flood Watch is extended for the following rivers in
Michigan...
Muskegon River At Evart affecting Osceola County.
Muskegon River at Newaygo affecting Newaygo County.
Muskegon River Near Croton affecting Newaygo County.
Muskegon River at Bridgeton affecting Newaygo County.
* WHAT...Flooding is possible.
* WHERE...Muskegon River at Evart.
* WHEN...From late Monday night to early Saturday afternoon.
* IMPACTS...At 12.5 feet, Expect significant flooding in the area of
M66 and 9 mile, impacting homes in the Jefferies, Doc and Tom,
Timberlane Drive and Wildlife Shores subdivisions. Roads become
un-navigable in the Jefferies, Doc and Tom, and Wildlife Shores
subdivisions. Evacuation of homes in the flooded area may be
necessary. Significant Road closures along River Road between 80th
Avenue and M66. Flooding of homes in low lying areas along River
Road between 80th Avenue and M66 also occurs.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 9:15 PM EDT Sunday the stage was 10.5 feet.
- Forecast...Flood stage may be reached early Tuesday morning.
- Flood stage is 12.0 feet.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Instruction:
Residents and those with interests near the river should monitor
rising water levels and be prepared for possible flood warnings.
Additional information is available at www.weather.gov/grr.
Area Description:
Osceola
Forcast Office:
NWS Grand Rapids MI
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov